It's taken a year but I've finally found the best way to boil and peel fresh eggs! 

I've had such a time since we got our own chickens and started having sure 'nuf   FRESH  eggs.  When I would boil them and try to peel them the egg would just stick to the shell and it would just wreck the eggs.  A lot would end up going to waste and they didn't look very pretty if I wanted to serve deviled eggs or slice them with salt and pepper.

Here's the new method I use and have had great success.

Cover eggs with cool water in saucepan and bring to a boil.  Once it reaches a full boil turn off the heat and let them set right there on the stove for 15 minutes.  Then pour off hot water and run cool tap water over eggs, emptying saucepan and refilling a few times.  Next let the eggs set in the pan of cold water that you've added some ice to for 15 minutes.  Crack and peel eggs under cool running water.

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March 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by haflinger

That is some what I do.. I boil once done drain and then add cold water drain..Then I add ice cubes until they all melt then peel... Yummy
Blessings Sister BRenda

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March 29, 2008 - Oh thanks! LOL

Posted by mulberrylane

I've had trouble as well and then there are days I don't have trouble and I'm like... what did I do different?? I think you answered my question! LOL. I can be so absent minded sometimes! *grin*

Warmly, ~Melissa

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March 29, 2008 - Thank you, thank you!

Posted by joyfulnoises

This is great! Thank you for sharing. I will pass the info on to my sister. We went to her house for Easter and we ended up having Deviled Egg Salad because the egg would not peel. She also uses fresh egg and has had a hard time peeling them also.

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March 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by gabbie427

Yep, this is the way I have always done it. Now if I try to hurry it any, you can tell, because the egg surely does stick to the shell.

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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March 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by a1health

That's what I do each time and they turn out wonderfully. Have a blessed week!
~Farrah

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April 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by countrylivin

What an interesting tip thanks for sharing!

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April 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I had the same trouble years ago when I first started raising chickens. Another way to do it is to get your water boiling then set your eggs in the boiling water gently with a spoon. With the boiling water your film inside the shell of your egg cooks instantly protecting the egg from sticking to the shell. Make sure to add a pinch of salt to the water before putting in the eggs. Once eggs are cooked poor off hot water, run cold over them and then peel at your convenience.

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April 5, 2008 - Hi!

Posted by natkai

Hi there! I also do that and it is a lot better and the eggs are just perfect.

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April 9, 2008 - That is so helpful

Posted by SuperHorseSteader

My sister was having a hard time peeling the eggs last week and we use our chickens eggs, so this is really nice to know! :)

Thank you for the compliments on my cake! I wanted to eat the frosting too!



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Thanks again for the comment!

Prayers and Blessings,
Miss Amanda
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